Up & Coming 2023 Defensive Linemen
Today, we looked at some of the up-and-coming defensive line prospects in the 2023 class. In my research, I found that Indiana has a pretty productive core of defensive linemen with varying skill sets. These youngsters were key cogs at…
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Continue ReadingToday, we looked at some of the up-and-coming defensive line prospects in the 2023 class. In my research, I found that Indiana has a pretty productive core of defensive linemen with varying skill sets. These youngsters were key cogs at the varsity level in 2021 and should take another big step forward this fall. They’re definitely names to watch for as we move towards the 2022 season.
Alec Lawson, 6’3″, 215, Decatur Central
A twitchy 3-4 outside linebacker with great closing speed. His motor is non-stop, and he’s constantly looking to clean up ball carriers beyond the line of scrimmage. Lawson has shown some positional versatility by putting his hand in the dirt and holding his own as a three-technique. He’s got long arms and a frame he can easily put another thirty pounds over the next few years.
Kevion Wellington Kevion Wellington 6'3" | 240 lbs | DL North Central | 2023 State IN , 6’2″, 250, North Central
On tape, Kevion is a gifted pass rusher with solid bend off the edge. He uses violent hands and loose hips to find his way to the quarterback. He’s tough to single block in the run game and won’t give up ground to tackles bigger than he. If you leave him unblocked on the backside, just know he’s a serious threat to make a play from behind.
Hunter Wallace, 6’3″, 275, Delta
Wallace was a disruptive force in 2021, practically living in the opponent’s backfield. His god-given quickness and flexibility are hard to find in a man his size. He eats man protection up and will force his way to the quarterback. Wallace has hands like grappling hooks, and once he locks on to a ball carrier there’s no getting away. I think he’s got potential at the next level as both a three and one technique in a four-down scheme.
Jackson Christmon, 6’2″, 240, Homestead
A head-up four technique with a great first step. Christmon can squeeze through down blocks and will punish ball carriers behind the line of scrimmage. He displayed a compact swim move that made blockers look silly. He can muscle through two blockers when a team chooses to slide toward him and will still find his way to the quarterback.
James Langen, 6’3″, 215, Lowell
Langen explodes off the football low and is an active hand fighter. He can put speed to power and uses a nasty bull rush. He’s quite slippery as a pass rusher and has a knack for creating havoc in the backfield. He needs to add some weight this off-season, but I do think the potential is certainly there.